Wa's ban on assault weapon sales survives another court roun
The gun rights group challenging the law has promised an appeal. The issue may eventually land at the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Ban on ‘assault weapons’ sale, wins initial approval in Colorado
The Colorado House of Representatives gave preliminary approval Friday evening to a bill that would ban the sale, purchase and manufacture of many semi-automatic rifles beginning this summer.
Ban on sale, transfer of ‘assault weapons’ back in Colorado
Two progressive Denver Democrats are backing an effort to ban the purchase and transfer of semi-automatic weapons in Colorado, a second attempt after a similar bill died in committee last year.
Judge rules Oregon gun measure is unconstitutional
An Oregon county judge Tuesday issued a permanent injunction against a voter-backed law that regulates the purchase of gun permits and magazine capacity, finding it violates the state's constitution.
WA assault weapon sales ban survives 2nd Amendment challenge
Using a standard set by the U.S. Supreme Court last year, a federal judge found the new Washington law was consistent with historic firearm regulation.
Washington governor signs assault weapon sales ban
Passed with an emergency clause on April 8, Washington state’s ban on the sale of assault weapons took effect immediately. A lawsuit followed moments later.
Colorado bill would ban sale, transfer of assault weapons
An assault weapon would be defined as a semi-automatic rifle that can accept a detachable magazine and has one or more of the following features: